After family and fun during the holidays, we look forward to Doug Tanoury’s Merida poetry and a performance at Chichen Itza by Sir Elton John…

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Animal rescue, an honored photographer, the new Little Mexican Cooking School, 330 new Yucatecos and more items of interest are in our end of the year news article this week…

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In response to multiple requests, this episode features a small, owner-designed and decorated home. Enjoy!

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Want to do something special for the holidays? Here’s a list of the special dinners and parties for Christmas and New Year’s Eve around Merida…

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There are three dogs ready for adoption in Cancun, and there’s a unique opportunity to help a LOT of dogs. Read more…

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Breakfast and lunch cafe in Mejorada.

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Something about the Yucatan and Merida awakens the poet in many of us. Imagine what it does for someone like Doug Tanoury, an actual, real-life poet…

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Gourmet desserts and coffee in a pleasant setting in Colonia Mexico

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Elton John is coming to Chichen Itza, the Virgin of Guadalupe travels far and wide, the Lebanese influence in Merida and much more…it was a busy week!

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Mexican Specialities in Santa Lucia.

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Mediterranean cuisine in Santa Ana.

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Yucatecan Restaurant in Centro.

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Air conditioned restaurant and Coffee shop next to Santiago Park.

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Steak and tacos in Colonia Aleman.

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As Merida prepares for Christmas festivities, there is all kind of Christmas music in the air. Trova, Christmas carols, and of course, the Nutcracker Suite…

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Mexican Specialities in colorful surroundings in Centro.

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Coffee Shop with lots of space, indoors and outdoors, in Centro.

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Vegetarian Restaurant in Centro.

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Coffee Shop and art gallery on Paseo de Montejo.

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Restaurant and Cafe in Santa Ana.

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Coffee Shop in Centro and other locations.

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Italian Restaurant on Prolongacion Montejo.

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Italian Restaurant in Colonia Itzimna.

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Famously great steak House in Colonia Emiliano Zapata Nte. and in Col. Yucalpeten.

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Indian/New York Restaurant in Santa Ana.

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Chinese Restaurant on Paseo de Montejo near the hotel zone.

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Traditional Yucatecan restaurant in Centro.

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Mexican and American food in Chelem

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Vegetarian Restaurant near the Gran Plaza and Sam’s Club.

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Cuban Food in indoor/outdoor setting.

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The Working Gringos have been living up to their name lately, but last week they treated themselves to a night out on the town. The quality of their experiences was a pleasant surprise…

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Runners will be arriving all week from around the country to celebrate the Virgen on Saturday at the San Cristobal Church. Also, lots of music, dance and films this week…

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Underwater art off the coast of Cancun, cochinita contests, win a house from JAPAY or a mousepad from Yucatan Living! It’s all inside…

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A constantly growing list of the restaurants in Merida and the Yucatan Gulf Coast, with times, addresses, phone numbers, directions and readers’ comments. A valuable resource!

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Elegant dining and rooftop bar/lounge on Paseo Montejo in renovated mansion.

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International food in quiet ambiance in Colonia Mexico.

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Chicken and wings restaurant in Colonia Mexico.

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American chain restaurant in Colonia Mexico.

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Trendy Oriental and International restaurant in North Merida.

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Argentinian steak restaurant in Colonia Mexico.

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Outdoor restaurant in Centro.

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Sushi restaurant in Colonia Mexico.

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American chain restaurant in Hotel Zone.

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Outdoor dining and bar with view of the Monumento de la Patria.

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Italian indoor restaurant in Itzimna.

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Argentinian steakhouse on Paseo de Montejo.

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Hotel restaurant in the Hyatt.

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Steak restaurant in Garcia Gineres.

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Hotel restaurant with buffet at the Fiesta Americana.

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Yucatecan botanas restaurant. Keep drinking and they keep bringing you food!

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Italian restaurant in Progreso.

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Argentinian steak house in Itzimna.

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Salad restaurant in north Merida.

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Trendy Lebanese restaurant in Col. Mexico Norte.

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Hacienda restaurant with local cuisine inside the Periferico.

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Outdoor dining, Yucatecan cuisine on the way Uxmal.

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Outdoor hacienda dining just past Tixkokob, east of Merida.

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Outdoor hacienda restaurant with Yucatecan food on the way to Campeche.

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Elegant hacienda dining south of Merida on the way to Uxmal.

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Hacienda restaurant just outside of Merida.

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Hacienda restaurant with Yucatecan cuisine on the road to Cancun.

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Quiet indoor/outdoor dining in the Centro.

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Outdoor restaurant with varied cuisine in Izamal run by expats.

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Indoor/Outdoor coffee shop on the Remate at the south end of Paseo Montejo in Centro.

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Sushi restaurant in Montecristo.

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Italian Restaurant chain in Gran Plaza Shopping Mall.

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Traditional Yucatecan restaurant in Izamal, complete with handmade tortillas.

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Sushi bar near the Gran Plaza Shopping Mall.

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Closed as of December 2009

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Brazilian/Mexican food, special chope beer on tap, ample parking in the centro.

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An old Merida favorite with a varied menu. Near Plaza Fiesta.

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Chinese food in Colonia Mexico. They deliver to the centro.

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Seafood by the sea in Celestun.

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Mexican Grill in Colonia Mexico (and they deliver).

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Popular seafood restaurant walking distance from Fiesta Americana and Hyatt.

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Traditional Yucatecan food in air-conditioned comfort near Hotel Zone

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Outdoor Italian dining and bar.

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Nachos, tacos, and other snack food at a large sports and video bar.

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Tacos, including tacos pastor in multiple locations.

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The original restaurant, larger and less formal than it’s sister in the Hotel Zone.

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One of the first restaurants in Merida to serve Yucatecan food. Hotel restaurant in an upscale atmosphere.

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Typical Yucatecan botanas restaurant. Keep drinking and they keep feeding you!

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Traditional restaurant in Cuzama near the cenotes

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Chain taco and pizza restaurant in fourteen locations

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Spanish Restaurant in Diaz Ordaz

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Indoor seafood restaurant in Buenavista.

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Adventurous modern cuisine in a modern setting north of Merida.

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Most popular tourist restaurant in the centro.

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Pizza restaurant for kids in City Center Area

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Downtown restaurant with pleasant ambiance and dependable food

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Bar and Grill at the beach in San Bruno

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Hip Sushi Bar in the North

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One of Merida’s oldest restaurants. Lebanese and International cuisine.

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International cuisine with a cozy, glittering ambiance in the Hotel Zone

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Italian restaurant in the Hyatt Hotel

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Sushi restaurant in Colonia Mexico

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Tacos and sandwiches on Prolongacion Montejo

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Traditional American restaurant in two locations, Gran Plaza and City Center

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Casual but sophisticated ambiance with extensive menu and wine list

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Espresso and dessert in the Hotel Zone

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Seafood Restaurant in San Antonio Cucul near Planet Bowl

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Fast, fresh, nutritious food with Asian flavors.

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Argentinian steakhouse with ultra-modern ambiance in North Merida.

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Finally, the Daily Show segment that was filmed here in Merida has aired. Click here for the link to the four-minute video and see which of your friends made the cut…

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